Tafika Camp

South Luangwa

At A Glance

Situated in South Luangwa in Zambia, world-renowned and birthplace of walking safaris, The Tafika Camp transports you to some of the most breathtaking and untouched wilderness in Africa. Seated on the east bank of the Luangwa River, north of the Nsefu Sector, this scenic camp being one of the most exotic and untouched wildlife sanctuaries left in Africa, promises uncommon, exceptional game viewing appended to thrilling undertakings boasting a lions, leopards, wild dogs, elephants, giraffes, hippos and crocodiles hotspot. In addition, it has access to 3 diverse habitats: Luangwa riverside, Mutanda plains and salt pans giving ultimate wildlife viewing in particular seasons as well as impressive in-camp game viewing due to hides and camp waterhole. It features six spacious chalets with en-suite facilities, built from natural elements around the trunks ...

Room Style: Chalets

Closest Airports: Mfuwe International Airport

Nearby Landmarks: Chankanga River, Cameron’s lagoon, Riverside drive, Mwasauka river, Elephant bend.

Pool: No

More Details: Open season 1 May – 15 Nov. Accessible to children aged 8 and above

Location

Situated in South Luangwa National Park, on the east bank of the serpentine Luangwa River, eastern Zambia, is the stellar Tafika Camp which is a world-renowned wildlife haven, in particular an elephant and leopard hotspot.

Access to this remote camp is 1.5 hours drive from Mfuwe Airport or a scenic 15 minutes flight.

A Riverbank Sanctuary

Providing access to three diverse habitats: Luangwa riverside, Mutanda plains and the salt pans, Tafika camp is buoyant with games and is a hotspot for lions, leopards, wild dogs, elephants, giraffes, hippos and crocodiles. May promises access to yellow-billed stork colonies and microlighting. Wi-Fi is limited (6:00 – 16:00).

Chalets: The resort accommodates up to 14 guests in 6 expansive chalets. Four of the chalets are rooms possessing twin double beds in each. The suites include the Honeymoon suite featuring an enormous king-size bed, and the upscale Family suite hallmarked by two rooms, a king-size bed and two doubles. ...

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Countryside Feasting

Meals are authentic as they are prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients sourced from the camp’s garden and are a family affair to bring everyone closer and private dining is available on request. From morning till night, your experience is gratified by flavours and nature. Have breakfast like the locals finding nourishment in African bowls on the banks of the Luangwa River around the campfire. Noon is refreshing, offering delicious buffet lunch with freshly grown greens from the Tafika garden to cushion the midday hunger inspired by the effulgent sun. Enjoy freshly-brewed tea and coffee with savoury cakes ...

Wildlife Adventurings

Go on game drives in open-top vehicles, getting close-up to the awe-inspiring yet fearsome wildlife the majestic ecosystem offers. Night drives are even more daring, promising adrenaline rushes to seekers of daunting thrills. Relax in the secrecy of the hides observing the affairs of animal life such as elephants frequenting the waterhole. The camp is a bird-lover’s paradise with sightings of Bat Hawks, Pel’s Fishing Owls, flocks of Crowned Cranes, colonies of Yellow-billed Storks and Carmine bee-eaters amongst others. Relive the life of an intrepid biologist going on cycling or walking safaris updating your knowledge on animal phenotypes and ...

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